STOP TALKING ABOUT 335i vs M3 FFS !!

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Why does this thread keep keep coming back to life? Can we stop bumping threads from last year?

[CCLSVTM3]

Originally Posted by FStop7

So, guys, what are your thoughts on the 335i vs. the M3?

LOL.....

[T!m3]

Originally Posted by captainaudio

It is also likely that there was more than one driver involved in the test. I think the list is still someshat useful. Also keep in mind that these were professional drivers. There are probably few (if any) drivers posting here who could equal those times.

What the number don't reveal is how easily each of these cars can be driven to the limit. I have driven examples of several of the cars on the list on varipus tracks (never been to VIR). Some, like the Miata and the Lotus are predictable and give a good indication of how close you are to the limits. Others like the Viper are more of a handful.

In my opinion if you are serious about tracking it makes sense to have a dedicated track car. I have seen enough "incidents" at the track to conclude that I want a full roll cage,racing seats and a 5 point harness before I attempt to push a car to the limits on a track, particularly a track with traffic.

As far as modding a 335 is concerned I don't think it is realistically possible to get a 335i to the performance level of an M3 by modding. And even if it was possible it would be hit or miss. Companies like BMW spend a great deal of money developing and testing cars and it is not likely that the average backyard mechanic is gointg to be able to equal their results in a cost effective manner. For example when you buy a 335 you pay for the 335i suspension. When you buy an M3 you pay for the M3 suspension, When you replace a 335i suspension with an M3 suspension (I don't know if this is possible but I have seen posts here that indicate that it is) you are paying for the 335i suspension AND the M3 suspension. Not very cost effective.

CA

So?
If you buy an M3, you pay for V8,
If you buy a ESS supercharger, you pay for ESS, and for V8!

We can argue forever!

[RichMattB]

I just have to say this because the above poster's logic is flawed.

You can only use 1 suspension set. Either the 335i suspension or the M3 suspension. If you buy both, 1 set is not going to be used.

If you buy the ESS supercharger, that is used WITH the V8, not in place of the V8.

[Totti]

^ Agreed Tim that was just retarded.

[T!m3]

Originally Posted by RichMattB

I just have to say this because the above poster's logic is flawed.

You can only use 1 suspension set. Either the 335i suspension or the M3 suspension. If you buy both, 1 set is not going to be used.

If you buy the ESS supercharger, that is used WITH the V8, not in place of the V8.

Yes, but the cost of the ESS, even more than a cost of the V8 engine!

About suspension, you know, its better to buy the KW3 suspension for the 335-and the price is just a joke!

But nevertheless!
If I had a choice between 335 mod, and m3 ESS, i would go with second
If I had a choice between 335 mod, and m3 ESS and GT-R, hell yeah, I`ll take GT-R!

[alms211]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

What?

He hasn't a clue

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by alms211

He hasn't a clue

I was going to call him an idiot but that works too. Can we please stop bumping this old thread?

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by T!m@

Yes, but the cost of the ESS, even more than a cost of the V8 engine!

About suspension, you know, its better to buy the KW3 suspension for the 335-and the price is just a joke!

But nevertheless!
If I had a choice between 335 mod, and m3 ESS, i would go with second
If I had a choice between 335 mod, and m3 ESS and GT-R, hell yeah, I`ll take GT-R!

GT-R may have godzilla performance, but it has godzilla looks too. WTF were they thinking. I'll pass.

[T!m3]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

What?

Just joking

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I was going to call him an idiot but that works too.

Hold your penis right in your exhaust tip, and tell your friend to start the engine!

[haze gray]

How many of us have posted on a 335 forum? Suspect VERY few.

[GnokGnik]

M3? Yawn.

[GnokGnik]

335i owners love that we can rile you M3 owners up. Of course the M3 is better, it costs more and is the ultimate 3er.

[DisGuy]

who would win in a straight line race, 335i or e92 m3? someone plz help me












lol

[captainaudio]

Originally Posted by T!m@

So?
If you buy an M3, you pay for V8,
If you buy a ESS supercharger, you pay for ESS, and for V8!

We can argue forever!

If you buy an M3 you pay for an M3.
If you buy a Rolex Daytona you pay for a Rolex Daytona and an M3.

CA

[T!m3]

Originally Posted by captainaudio

If you buy an M3 you pay for an M3.
If you buy a Rolex Daytona you pay for a Rolex Daytona and an M3.

CA

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by haze gray

How many of us have posted on a 335 forum? Suspect VERY few.

i NEVER. what would be the point?

[rjd598]

duh its the m3. why else would i have paid so much more

[JOM3JO]

Not again........!!

[creaminz]

Life is short, stop typing and start driving whatever the damn car you have

[T!m3]

Originally Posted by creaminz

Life is short, stop typing and start driving whatever the damn car you have

+1000000

[shaizada]

M3 is an amazing car and worth the extra $$$ over the 335i. For a daily driver, I enjoy the 335i a little more while having it be easier on the wallet for gas.

For real kicks and burning some fuel, I drive the "Beast".

Problem solved